Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (P-12), Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Elementary Education (P-5) (B.S.)
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 13.1003
Summary Checklist for General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Element 1 | ||
| A: Written Communication | 3 | |
| B: Written Communication | 3 | |
| C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Element 2 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Element 3 | ||
| A: Arts | 3 | |
| B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Element 4 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Element 5 | ||
| A: Historical Science | 3 | |
| B: Social Behaviorial Science | 3 | |
| Element 6 | ||
| Diversity of Perspectives Experiences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Student Success Seminar | ||
| EDO 100 | Student Success Seminar (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.) | 1 |
| Writing Intensive Course (Hrs. incorporated into Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives category) | ||
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| ACCT - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education majors will fulfill ACCT with the following. (Credit hours may be incorporated into Major or Supporting requirements.) | ||
| Clinical VI: The Professional Semester | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| SED 260 | Language and Speech Disorders of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| SED 337 | Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| SED 375 | Practicum in Special Education | 3 |
| SED 445 | IEP Transition and Professional Roles in Special Education | 3 |
| SED 538 | Language of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| SED 580 | Audiology for Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| SED 581 | Speech for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| SED 318 | Special Education in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Professional Education Requirements | ||
| EDC 300 | Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDF 203 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| EDF 204 | Emerging Instructional Technologies | 2 |
| EDF 219 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| EMS 300W | Curriculum and Instructional Design | 3 |
| EMS 490 | Classroom & Behavior Management | 3 |
| or SED 390 | Applied Behavior Analysis | |
| Special Education Introduction (Element 6) G | ||
| SED 450/EDF 413 | Assessment and Methods for Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| Clinical Experiences: | ||
| CED 100 | Clinical I: Introduction to the Education Profession | 0 |
| CED 200 | Clinical II: Understanding the Learner | 0 |
| CED 300 | Clinical III: Curriculum and Instructional Design | 0.5 |
| CED 400 | Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription | 0.5 |
| CED 450 | Clinical V: Practicing Teaching | 1 |
| CED 499 | Clinical VI: The Professional Semester | 12 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | 6-27 | |
Elementary Education (P-5) | ||
Middle Grade Education (5-9) | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Choose from 21-35 hours of supporting courses | 21-35 | |
21 hours of Elementary Education (P-5) | ||
30-35 hours of Middle Grade and Area of Emphasis | ||
| Exit Requirements | ||
| PRAXIS Examination: | ||
| Students must register for and take the PRAXIS exam which correlates to their degree program, per College of Education requirements. Refer to Degree Works for exam details. The PRAXIS exam must be taken prior to student teaching. | ||
| Total Hours | 122-157 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.
Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| ELE 101 | Creative Thinking Through Performance Arts | 3 |
| or ELE 102 | Creative Thinking Through Visual Arts | |
| ELE 201 | Practical Living | 3 |
| ELE 420 | Creative Thinking Lab | 1 |
| ELE 421 | Advanced Math Pedag & Assess | 2 |
| ELE 422 | Advanced Language Arts Pedagogy and Assessment | 2 |
| ELE 423 | Advanced Social Studies Pedagogy and Assessment | 2 |
| ELE 424 | Advanced Science Pedagogy and Assessment | 2 |
| ELE 475 | Diagnosing & Remediating reading Difficulties | 3 |
| EME 301 | Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III | 3 |
| or MAE 302 | Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III | |
| EME 313 | Interdisciplinary Approach to Social Studies Teaching | 3 |
| LIB 301 | Children's Literature and Related Materials | 3 |
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Choose from 21 hours of the following: | 21 | |
| American Sign Language I (Element 6) G | ||
| American Sign Language II (Element 6) G | ||
| American Sign Language III | ||
| Social Science: | ||
Element 5A and 5B G | ||
| American Civilization to 1877 | ||
or HON 312W | Honors Seminar in the Social and Behavioral Sciences:___ | |
| Introduction to American Government | ||
| English: | ||
Element 3B G | ||
| Enjoying Literature | ||
| Enjoying Literature | ||
| Survey of World Literature I | ||
| Survey of World Literature I | ||
| Survey of World Literature II | ||
| Survey of World Literature II | ||
HON 306W | ||
or HON 308W | Honors Seminar in the Humanities:___ | |
| Advanced Composition for Teachers | ||
| Teaching Grammar and Punctuation P-8 | ||
or ENG 410 | Grammar, Traditional and Modern | |
| Sciences/Engineering: | ||
| Inquiry Biology for Teachers (Element 4) G | ||
| Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (Element 4) G | ||
| Inquiry Physical Science for Elementary Teachers | ||
or PHY 104 | Inquiry Physical Science for Elementary Teachers | |
| Engineering in Classroom Context | ||
or TEC 314 | Engineering in Classroom Context | |
| Mathematics: | ||
| Algebra with Applications (Element 2) G | ||
| Mathematical Concepts for P-9 I | ||
| Mathematical Concepts for P-9 II | ||
| Total Hours | 48 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.
In order to receive certification in Hearing Impaired with Sign Proficiency candidates must be admitted to that program and pass the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI).
PRAXIS Disclaimer: Kentucky educator certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please check the Education Professional Standards Board website at www.epsb.ky.gov for current test requirements and current cut scores. You may also contact the Division of Certification at (502)-564-5846.